sneering
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That duo’s relationship is given an unfamiliar portrayal—Churchill groveling for American support, FDR being something of a swine, who never stops sneering at the French for 1940.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
He’s sneering, which is bad enough, but now, oh boy, he does the Thing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Perhaps more seriously, “Idiocracy” allows the viewer to feel accomplished for doing nothing beyond sneering at their fellow Americans.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
The disgust in Osbourne’s sneering vocal is still palpable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
Through a haze of rain and pain he dived for the shimmering, sneering face below him and saw its eyes widen with fear: Malfoy thought Harry was attacking him.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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